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ankysbookbubble's review
5.0
So beautiful
Louis was SUCH A SWEETHEART. I absolutely adored his "I wanna spoil my boyfriend rotten" vibe. I especially loved how he didn't let his caring nature make Bash feel weak/hurt his pride. He knew just the way to go about it.
Bash, my sweet, prickly otter. He was such a delight to read, especially the way his narrative transformed from that of a bitter, angry man to one filled with hope and joy.
I definitely recommend this book. ❤️
Louis was SUCH A SWEETHEART. I absolutely adored his "I wanna spoil my boyfriend rotten" vibe. I especially loved how he didn't let his caring nature make Bash feel weak/hurt his pride. He knew just the way to go about it.
Bash, my sweet, prickly otter. He was such a delight to read, especially the way his narrative transformed from that of a bitter, angry man to one filled with hope and joy.
I definitely recommend this book. ❤️
aftgandreil's review
4.0
I had never read anything by this author before but I really liked this. I admit at first I wasn’t a big fan of the writing style but once I let myself just enjoy the characters and the story line I couldn’t put this down. It was beautiful.
Bash was born into a family with old money and was used to having whatever and whoever he wanted but a terrible judgement made by his father sent him to the streets. He isn’t looking for a knight in shining armor to save him -- he’s just trying to survive the winter.
After losing his wife and child three years ago Louis is trying to regain his footing in the world and this Christmas seems like the perfect time to try and feel okay with being alone. While donating crabs to a local food pantry Louis quite literally runs into Bash...and it’s the beginning of something neither of them ever expected.
Their relationship isn’t easy. It takes awhile for Bash to trust Louis and realize that Louis truly does have a kind heart. Louis on the other hand struggles with not wanting Bash to feel like he has to repay him for the things he’s done for him. But, once these two start to just trust one another and let the feeling between them simmer into something more...it’s lovely.
This may not be a fairy tale but it’s a beautiful love story between two men who both have lost things and find one another in the process of climbing back to the top.
4.5 stars.
Bash was born into a family with old money and was used to having whatever and whoever he wanted but a terrible judgement made by his father sent him to the streets. He isn’t looking for a knight in shining armor to save him -- he’s just trying to survive the winter.
After losing his wife and child three years ago Louis is trying to regain his footing in the world and this Christmas seems like the perfect time to try and feel okay with being alone. While donating crabs to a local food pantry Louis quite literally runs into Bash...and it’s the beginning of something neither of them ever expected.
Their relationship isn’t easy. It takes awhile for Bash to trust Louis and realize that Louis truly does have a kind heart. Louis on the other hand struggles with not wanting Bash to feel like he has to repay him for the things he’s done for him. But, once these two start to just trust one another and let the feeling between them simmer into something more...it’s lovely.
This may not be a fairy tale but it’s a beautiful love story between two men who both have lost things and find one another in the process of climbing back to the top.
4.5 stars.
endemictoearth's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.0
This is a great premise that just slightly went off the rails. It’s a bit heavy-handed with it’s message, but the message is a good one, to treat people who happen to be homeless with respect. However, I don’t think Seb/Bash etc . . . needed to have an actual Billionaire for a father, and having Louis be a very inexperienced bisexual to Seb’s super experienced player seemed . . . imbalanced. I don’t know. Felt like it could have been great, but fell flat.
bfdbookblog's review
4.0
After my initial stumbles with this book, I had a hard time putting it down. This story deals with some very powerful and poignant issues and the bathtub scene at the beginning (trying not to give away spoilers here) was almost enough to put me off this book. I didn’t want this book to have ill-placed sex scenes used to garner sales (and yes, that’s what I feel authors do sometimes). Thankfully, Sebastian’s actions are explained in a way that makes sense (although I’m still a bit leery of Louis’ reaction) and I was able to stick with the book as I loved the story and surprisingly, the message.
I typically don’t care for books doused in agenda but this one was so well written and the message so integral to the story I actually felt compelled to action instead of forced to listen to preaching.
Both characters tug at the heartstrings; although Louis is a bit sweeter where Sebastian is prickly, I couldn’t help but love them both.
There are a few outstanding supporting characters as well as a couple who I suppose redeem themselves, but I still don’t care for at the end.
In the acknowledgments, Ms. Roberts mentions this is the first book she’s released since 2016. All in all, I’d say this is the perfect way for her to get back in the swing of things.
****
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I typically don’t care for books doused in agenda but this one was so well written and the message so integral to the story I actually felt compelled to action instead of forced to listen to preaching.
Both characters tug at the heartstrings; although Louis is a bit sweeter where Sebastian is prickly, I couldn’t help but love them both.
There are a few outstanding supporting characters as well as a couple who I suppose redeem themselves, but I still don’t care for at the end.
In the acknowledgments, Ms. Roberts mentions this is the first book she’s released since 2016. All in all, I’d say this is the perfect way for her to get back in the swing of things.
****
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caithh's review
5.0
What a beautiful story. I REALLY enjoyed reading this. Both MCs were lovable, despite Bash’s prickliness and because of Louis’ pure good heart.
This is a longer holiday novel, and I normally stick to novellas for my holiday books but I’m so glad I made the exception for this one. It moved at a good pace, and it wasn’t boring.
They make the perfect couple, and I absolutely love them.
This book dealt with some heavy topics in a beautiful way.
I definitely recommend this book.
This is a longer holiday novel, and I normally stick to novellas for my holiday books but I’m so glad I made the exception for this one. It moved at a good pace, and it wasn’t boring.
They make the perfect couple, and I absolutely love them.
This book dealt with some heavy topics in a beautiful way.
I definitely recommend this book.
lillian_francis's review
5.0
A lovely story set around Christmas time but not predominantly Christmasy. It has a strong message of helping others and social conscience but is in no way preachy.
The characters feel real and the relationship develops organically.
I loved it.
Highly recommended.
The characters feel real and the relationship develops organically.
I loved it.
Highly recommended.
rainbowsandsunshinebookblog's review against another edition
4.0
I loved Sebastian and Louis. They have good chemistry and are really adorable together. I like how it's not your typical rich guy saves homeless man. Sebastian can stand on his own. Sebastian is all prickly and quick tempered. But then he grows to trust Louis.
I have never read anything by the author before and I did take a while to be comfortable with the writing style. This is dual POV.
I did find it a bit weird how Louis invites him to his house when he first met him or how Sebastian accepts it. Well it is a novel, so yeah. I loved Javon, Sebastian's best friend and Blanche. Overall a really fun read.
*ARC provided by the author via Xpresso Tours in exchange for an honest and unbiased review
I have never read anything by the author before and I did take a while to be comfortable with the writing style. This is dual POV.
I did find it a bit weird how Louis invites him to his house when he first met him or how Sebastian accepts it. Well it is a novel, so yeah. I loved Javon, Sebastian's best friend and Blanche. Overall a really fun read.
*ARC provided by the author via Xpresso Tours in exchange for an honest and unbiased review
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